Network Engineer - NSX

Salary Range: £44,171 - £58,000

Location:

Yeovil, UK

• Design, configure, and support network virtualisation solutions (e.g., VMware NSX) within secure and enterprise environments.
• Take ownership of engineering delivery for one or more work packages, including planning, estimation, execution, and reporting.
• Develop and review high‑ and low‑level network designs and technical documentation.
• Integrate and test network components, ensuring compliance with performance and security requirements.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical leadership to Network Engineers and Technicians.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, project teams, and customers to ensure solutions meet requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to engineering standards and governance.

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, and routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, QoS, VPNs, VLANs).
• Experience with network virtualisation (NSX‑T) design, configuration, and support of NSX‑based networking environments.
• Knowledge of software‑defined networking: implementation of logical switching, routing, and micro‑segmentation.
• Integration of NSX networking within virtualised and platform environments (e.g., VCF).
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco or equivalent multi‑vendor network equipment.
• Network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, segmentation).
• Familiarity with virtualisation and cloud networking concepts.
• Experience using network monitoring, diagnostic, and analytics tools.
• Understanding of ITIL and service management frameworks.
• Experience delivering within secure / enterprise / defence environments.

• VMware NSX‑T deep expertise and certification (or equivalent experience).
• VCF networking integration (vSphere, vSAN, Aria Suite).
• Overlay / underlay network design concepts.
• Automation of network configuration (Ansible, Terraform, APIs).
• Integration with security tooling (SIEM, SOC platforms).
• Cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid connectivity.
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments.

• Pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
• National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply.
• Developed Vetting (DV) clearance required prior to starting.

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Referral programme with financial reward.
• Flexible benefits up to £500 annually on private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.
• Flexible working hours with hybrid working options.